Dugout GM is reporting that the Yankees are planning to offer Mike Lowell a 3 year/$45 million contract, quite a boost from his $9 million deal this season.

Lowell started his career in NY and he played for Girardi, 2 factors of questionable impact.

If A-Rod leaves (and I'm still not convinced he will), the Yankees have a void at the hot corner. No prospects in sight and noone on the roster that has experience starting at third.

Winning the WS MVP and having an outstanding postseason will add millions for Lowell, just as it did for Jeff Suppan, who got overpaid.

Their guess is that the Red Sox will get a home team discount and keep Lowell.